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Animation, Drama, Family, History  •  2021  •  99 min

Where Is Anne Frank (2021)

Where Is Anne Frank poster

Where Is Anne Frank (2021)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Islam: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5

Overview

Ari Folman's animated film imagines Anne Frank's imaginary diary companion, Kitty, coming to life in modern Amsterdam and searching for Anne across contemporary Europe. The framing is clever, but the political agenda is direct: the film draws explicit parallels between the Holocaust and today's refugee crisis, using Anne's legacy to critique xenophobia and the commercialization of historical memory. That argument is the engine of the story, which earns the Progressive label. Diversity among modern characters reinforces the refugee-rights message. A positive portrayal of Judaism and Islam, plus an emphasis on family bonds in crisis, adds some balance, but the film's core argument runs clearly in one direction.

Starring Cast

Emily Carey  •   Sebastian Croft  •   Ruby Stokes

Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by drawing direct parallels between the Holocaust and contemporary refugee crises, advocating for refugee rights, and critiquing xenophobia and the commercialization of historical suffering.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

The movie incorporates visible diversity within its modern-day storyline, highlighting the experiences of refugees from various backgrounds. Its narrative strongly critiques established systems and authorities through their portrayal of the challenges faced by marginalized communities, drawing explicit parallels between historical persecution and contemporary issues of displacement and empathy.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: Medium

The film portrays family as a fundamental unit for survival, identity, and emotional support, particularly in times of crisis, with parents depicted as protective and children relying on these bonds. While some individual characters may question authority, the narrative generally affirms the importance and resilience of the family unit.

Islam: Positive
Confidence: High

The film draws parallels between the historical persecution of Jews and the modern plight of refugees, many of whom are implicitly Muslim. The narrative portrays these refugees with deep empathy, highlighting their suffering and condemning the societal indifference they face.

Judaism: Positive
Confidence: High

The film portrays Judaism in a profoundly positive light by centering on Anne Frank's Jewish identity and the horrific persecution of Jewish people during the Holocaust. The narrative unequivocally condemns antisemitism and evokes deep sympathy for the victims, affirming the dignity and humanity of Jewish individuals.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The animated film "Where Is Anne Frank" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on Anne Frank's imaginary friend, Kitty, who comes to life in contemporary Amsterdam and embarks on a journey to understand Anne's legacy and the plight of refugees.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The animated film "Where Is Anne Frank" does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Kitty, Anne Frank's imaginary friend, coming to life in modern-day Amsterdam and exploring Anne's legacy, historical memory, and contemporary refugee issues. The story does not include any plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film accurately portrays the historical and canonical genders of its characters, including Anne Frank and her family, as established in her diary and historical records. No characters previously established as one gender are depicted as a different gender in this adaptation.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film depicts Anne Frank and other historical figures consistent with their documented racial backgrounds. The character of Kitty, an original creation for the film, does not have a prior established race to be swapped.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.4
The Movie Database logo
6.6

Critic Ratings

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7.5
Metacritic logo
5.6

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